Pete Hegseth has a new grooming policy that could remove anyone from active service with razor bumps. [View all]

The article talks about the many changing policies that the various military has had over the years.
Very interesting.


Lovable Liberal and his Old English sheepdog
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IS HE TRYING TO REMOVE BLACK SERVICEMEN?

Pete Hegseth has a new grooming policy that could remove anyone from active service with razor bumps. The condition affects up to 60% of Black men- a higher rate than any other group.

Your thoughts?

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Lovable Liberal and his Old English sheepdog
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No. It's true. Here is a report from NBC news.

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Sep 13, 2024
Why Do Black Men Get Razor Bumps
https://getbevel.com/blogs/articles/why-do-black-men-get-razor-bumps

Men of all ethnicities can get razor bumps as a result of shaving, but Black men seem to suffer from them more often than people of other races. Up to 80% of men who get razor bumps are Black. As a result, Black men need to be especially careful when shaving to prevent the development of ingrown hairs.

RAZOR BUMPS AND CURLY HAIR

The main reason why Black men get razor bumps more often than white or Asian men is that coarse and curly hair is most likely to become ingrown. A razor bump forms when a hair has been cut beneath the skin’s surface. Your hair then turns around and begins growing back into the skin. Because curly hair naturally turns back towards the skin during growth, it’s much more likely to develop into razor bumps...........................